Monroe County BOCC

To enhance the quality of life by providing outstanding public service responsive to the needs of our citizens, our unique community, and our environment.

[FDOT District 6 @MyFDOT_Miami]

🛩️Get ready for lift-off at the Southernmost Air Spectacular this weekend! 🛩️ While you're enjoying the thrilling aerial performances, be sure to stop by the Florida Department of Transportation booth! #MyFDOT #DriveSafely #MonroeCounty #FloridaKeys #SafetyFirst

[Miami-Dade Fire Rescue @MiamiDadeFire]

As part of the continued efforts to contain the fire, #MDFR and @FLForestService are working to put out spot fires that are impacting visibility along US-1 in hopes of restoring traffic flow as quickly as possible. #344Fire

[NWS Key West @NWSKeyWest]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Key West FL until 6:30 PM EST

[Monroe County BOCC @monroecounty]

Monroe County's Joint Information Center is live. Updates can be found at https://t.co/BbfvAdyUct. The JIC provides updated information from Florida Keys partners in one spot. #helene #floridakeys

[Florida Statewide Office of Resilience @Florida_CRO]

Shelly also serves as @monroecounty's representative on the Florida's Coral Reef Coordination Team, the principal advisory body for issues impacting Florida’s Coral Reef & associated resources!

https://t.co/GfrG5SLVbX

[Keys Weekly @keysweekly]

The @monroecounty started a series of short surveys on future Keys development. The first one is meant to gauge people’s knowledge of the issues and learn how they want to get news updates. https://t.co/CYtSmFZd4b

[Monroe County BOCC @monroecounty]

FDOT is planning for a new 7 Mile Bridge – and they want your input!
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, 2nd Floor
Join online: https://t.co/a9gTxHDTLt

Visit: https://t.co/IbfMJi5y9g for more info.

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

We are officially 6 weeks away from the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season ‼

Take time now to make all necessary preparations & use the 2024 Hurricane Guide to help you plan.

➡️ Visit https://t.co/XcA4WkWAjT.

[Gwen Filosa Media Key West @GwenFilosaMedia]

An iguana tunneled under the asphalt on this Key Largo road and caused what one neighbor called a “weird sinkhole.” @monroecounty went out and found an iguana nest under the road. An iguana BROKE THE ROAD. They’re invasive and I never liked them before. Quote me.

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

💧 It's FL Flood Awareness Week! Floods can happen without warning, so it's important to #MakeAPlan for your household, including your pets:

▪️ Know the types of flood risks in your area
▪️ Practice evacuation/shelter plans
▪️ Keep important documents in a waterproof container

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

With less than 100 days until the start of hurricane season, take time to stock your disaster supply kit with at least 7 days of supplies, including:

🐶 Pet supplies
🥫 Nonperishable food
🔋 Batteries

➡️ Find a full supply kit checklist - https://t.co/8Y6Etc5B2W

[NWS Miami @NWSMiami]

1/8 4:45 PM - Heads up! A strong frontal boundary will push through the area tomorrow evening into early Wednesday morning. Biggest threats include strong wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

Here's a look at what radar trends could look like between 7PM Tuesday and 8AM Wednesday.

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

#DYK? Florida public media stations broadcast important info statewide for residents. As we continue to monitor severe weather that will impact the FL Panhandle & Central FL overnight & Tuesday, be sure you know which station to access for up-to-date info in your area. ⬇️

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

Don't let your holidays go up in flames. If you have a Christmas tree in your home, follow these tips to prevent fires:

🎄 Water your living Christmas tree daily
🕯️ Keep trees away from open flames
✨ Get rid of old lights and don’t overwhelm electrical outlets

[Monroe County BOCC @monroecounty]

MULTI-HAZARD WEATHER EVENT FOR FLORIDA KEYS https://t.co/4gFNV0FjEn

[Monroe County BOCC @monroecounty]

Interested in your trash and recycling schedule for the holidays? The holiday schedule can be found on Monroe County's Solid Waste webpage at https://t.co/33qs7ygcWI.

[Gwen Filosa Media Key West @GwenFilosaMedia]

Yes our new @monroecounty county mayor definitely has a sense of humor. @HollyRaschein was selected Monroe County Mayor today, taking the gavel from outgoing Mayor Craig Cates #floridakeys #monroecounty #keywest #keylargo

[FDOT District 6 @MyFDOT_Miami]

Construction along SR 5/US 1/#Overseas Hwy in the #LowerKeys began this week, Sun.-Thurs., from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., between MM 19.4 and 27.4. Use caution when driving in the area. Visit https://t.co/PhERQ8qzpL. #D6atWork #MonroeCounty #FloridaKeys
@monroecounty @mcsonews

[NWS Key West @NWSKeyWest]

Hurricane Idalia is past the closest point of approach to Key West as of 3:00 PM. Weather will slowly improve Wed/Thurs as the hurricane moves further north. Please continue use caution this afternoon through Wednesday when driving due to windy and squally conditions.

[NWS Key West @NWSKeyWest]

Special Marine Warning including the Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms and Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge until 10:45 AM EDT